About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in casting tooling design, quality processes, and defect analysis. You will work with the Casting Engineering team to understand the requirements and steps needed to launch new products into production. This is a paid, full-time position for the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the design and development of tooling for the casting process.
- Support new job start-ups through process planning, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Create, review, and update tooling designs and engineering drawings using CAD software.
- Identify ways to improve product quality, casting processes, and operational efficiency.
- Help identify casting defects, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with the Casting Engineering team on daily operations and technical projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Shawano, Wisconsin.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027, starting in May.
- Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week).
- Note: This position may involve access to controlled information under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining necessary export licenses.
About Charter Manufacturing
Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of metals manufacturing businesses. It operates several divisions including Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire, and Charter Aarrowcast. The company was founded in 1936 and maintains its headquarters in Mequon, Wisconsin. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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